MCK CEO David Omwoyo visits Eldoret Media Hub, pledging better working conditions for journalists.
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is reinforcing its commitment to improving working conditions for journalists by establishing strategically located media hubs across the country. This initiative aligns with MCK’s mission to support media professionals, offering secure, well-equipped, and collaborative workspaces.
During a visit to the newly opened Media Hub in Eldoret, MCK CEO David Omwoyo outlined the vision behind the hubs, explaining, “Our primary aim is to provide journalists with a safe and comfortable space to work. Many correspondents, despite their dedication, often lack adequate infrastructure and resources. These hubs bring together journalists from local, national, and international outlets, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.”
Omwoyo, accompanied by MCK Regional Coordinator Joseph Mecha, visited the Eldoret hub—one of eight centers established nationwide. The hub, already serving as a vital resource for journalists in the region, is set for further enhancement with additional equipment and state-of-the-art facilities, including podcast and television recording studios. “Our goal is to ensure that journalists and content creators have access to top-tier facilities to produce high-quality, professional content,” Omwoyo added.
Emphasizing the importance of a safe working environment, Omwoyo remarked, “Beyond creating a conducive space, we prioritize safety. Journalists should be able to work without fear of surveillance or interference, which is why we ensure our hubs are secure.”
In addition to providing secure workspaces, the hubs are designed to offer shared resources and equipment. “These spaces provide essential tools that individual journalists or smaller media houses may lack, enabling them to complete their work effectively,” he explained.
The MCK CEO also called on journalists to uphold high ethical standards while making use of the new facilities, emphasizing the Council’s commitment to responsible journalism. “As we invest in these hubs, we ask journalists to maintain integrity and professionalism in their reporting. Ethical standards are the foundation of trust in media,” Omwoyo stressed.
The visit was warmly received by the Uasin Gishu Journalists Association, led by Chairperson James Gitaka and Deputy Chair Mareus Kemboi, who commended the hub’s role in empowering journalists to report without limitations and enhancing media quality in the region.
This expansion underscores MCK’s dedication to press freedom, ensuring that journalists have the tools and environment to perform their duties with excellence and integrity. As these media hubs become operational across Kenya, they are set to strengthen the country’s journalistic landscape, providing safe, conducive spaces for media practitioners and content creators.
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